we have the unit attached to the house on a farm. Rural, views, fresh air, isolated, quiet, green paddocks all over, and if lucky- the cows for a day chewing away the grass until moved to next paddock. We bring the cows to the food instead of food to cows. That's hubby's job.

We host since 2003 but all voluntary. Since end 2015 we host commercially. We changed our old garage into a unit - a compact all in one apartment or modern chalet with lots of plywood inside.

We still smell the wood when we come in.

We have had amazing people coming to stay. Mainly sporty types who love to hike (walk) and explore in the area (Catlins) So we made the beds as good as we could, so people can rest well.

Our cat and dog are wonderful, naturally "ice-breaking" creatures.

Our best comment was from someone lately, who just didn't like to leave. She loved it so much. I think it's the peaceful environment that adds to it all, the native bush with the birds.

The freedom, the space, A little bit of paradise. we love it as do our guests.

Hi! Brooke, nice to hear that you are from Toronto. I have lived a couple of years in Toronto. I returned to Greece whenl I finished high scholl in Eastern Commerce. My beloved relatives and friends still are living in Toronto and they come and visit us every year in Oropos. They love Greece for their holidays but Toronto is such a wonderful place to live.

Hello guys talking about paradise???

My paradise is "The Adams Studio in Oropos".

Luxury in simplicity. Our Studio is only 50 klm. away from the historical center of Athens. Since it is located in a country environment it is ideal for nature lovers who seek to enjoy nature beauty with a combining view to the sea, the mountains and the crystal-clear shores of the Gulf of Euboea. Our guests enjoy a peaceful stay, indepencence and relaxation home away from home. Our guests feel so safe and friendly in our home that a mother guest we had last April, will let her 15 year old daughter to visit and stay with us for a couple of days in the summer after her school.

This is our first year in hosting and we are so grateful to our guests and booking.com for this award.. Hope many will follow...

"M" ..what a wonderful wonderful idea.lets talk to Booking.com for a special price on airplanes and COME OVER..the more the merrier !!!.............Katerinka..a question.?? .Do we have enough Champagne to start the day or night hahahaha..and Yes !! Pat we have plenty of cold cold Beer as well.............

Michael I see no problem!!! It’s time you buy a new bigger fridge... The more booze the bigger the fridge. In summertime when our home is full of friends all the time not to mention my relatives coming from Canada for their holidays I have 2 fridges running. One for food and another one for booze and juicy watermelons... I also have to buy a bigger fridge but no money no honey....
Cheers!!!!

we have a small guest House which is situated near to Tissa lake. We just have five rooms with air con and hot water. We run this as a family business and we just want to give our best to the guests who come to stay with us.

Hi I'm new to BDC and I wanted to ask how you deal with security deposit. On AIRBNB and VRBO they take a security deposit and return it after guests leave the property in tact. It's very inconvenient to get cash security deposit when guests arrive.

Hi Ella, Thanks so much for this. I was told by BDC that they can not facilitate security deposit. I just added it as a service fee along with cleaning fee and added a template explaining that its a security deposit and would be return upon vacating the villa. How do you handle it?

That is complex since you always have to have enough cash in your house. Some people would leave before you have seen them. You could go a bit higher with the total price.

My experience is that the lower the price, the respect for your property goes with it... Also it is depending on what kind of property you have, what type of guests you get how your apartment would be treated.

I've been traveling with Booking for the past few years (I am a 'genius', haha!) I can't wait to get to Greece, and Sri Lanka, Liverpool, and back to lovely Australia and Toronto, and and and ... Your places all sound wonderful.

We host just one apartment over my working art studio and gallery on the Main Street in one of the quaintest towns in Coastal Maine, on Mt. Desert Island -- we are surrounded by ocean and Acadia National Park. Had a super-busy season last year with Airbnb, but I'm listing here and VRBO to meet some different travelers out there! Have only been on this site for a couple of weeks, but I already like what I see -- this community, etc.

Best comment from a guest last year was "This is THE MOST artistic Airbnb I have ever seen!" Haha, loved it!

Cheers and best wishes, we have a snowstorm out there -- which is also pretty in Maine!

Ccn234..............Hi and welcome....I have never taken a security deposit but take a 30% deposit when the guests make the reservation.................the balance is payable when the guest arrive.I normally take the money out of their credit card the day before arrival and when I do the meet and greet there is No problem or possible embarrassment with the credit card (it works PERFECT)...In Australia we have landlord insurance ( $120 dollars a year) which covers loss of rent/breakage/replacement of almost everything) so it is peace of mind for us and takes away the issue of a security deposit...............I know different countries have different strokes BUT for us it is and never has been a problem...One broken glass in 3 years !!!!...............I am sure other Forum members will give you some more ideas....All the very best Michael.

Thanks for the advise Michael. Unfortunately the property is in Cyprus and I in USA. I have a person who takes care of the property but not very convenient to take reservation balance or security deposits. The Insurance idea is great. I will inquire in Cyprus.

Hi Claudia.Understand...I had an apartment in Cyprus for 10 years .a long time ago !!!..it was in Limassol and we LOVED it but after coming back to Australia we sold it as it was empty for 3 years !!!!

Wow... How interesting. I have a house in Agia Triada, near Protaras. I bought it last year. I was born in Cyprus and after visiting in 2016 fall in love with my country again and bought it. Check it out. I hope you go to Cyprus sometimes.

Hello from the US! My name is Katie abd my husband Ray and I just opened our family home for biz as Casa Paloma B&B in October. We are located in Southern Arizona about 20 miles north of the Mexican border. We offer our whole main house (5800 sq ft - sorry, not sure what that is in meters) to our guests including 2 suites and one Queen Room with private bath across the hall. We do a full breakfast every morning that might be pecan waffles, cinnamon French toast casserole, Buenas Dias egg casserole, homemade breads and jams.
We live with our two dogs Rosie and Emmy in a casita (small house) attached to the guest laundry room at the back of the property.
It’s been a cold winter for us - we even had snow on New Years Day! Highly unusual, but beautiful for a few hours.
We wanted to say how great BDC has been for us getting started. Probably 90% of our bookings in the first 5 months! Wonderful guests. We’re loving this new life! Thanks to you all for your comments and advice!

Hi Katie and Ray...................Welcome and hope you guys have a wonderful time hosting and enjoy all our comments..,sometimes a bit like Facebook..BUT fabulous...............and lots of information and fun !!!........................Sorry no dogs BUT a great Beach haha enjoy..Surfers Paradise Queensland Australia.

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